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jockstrap

/ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.12 in modern English

Syllables
jock-strap
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/
24
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compound of (dated slang) jock (“penis”) + strap; from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/
  • British English: /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/

Inflected Forms

jockstraps (plural) jock strap (alternative)

Derived Forms

jockstrappery jock

Phrases

jockey shorts

Synonyms

groin guard supporter athletic supporter suspensor jock

Questions

How do you pronounce jockstrap?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/.
What does jockstrap mean?
An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
Where does jockstrap come from?
Compound of (dated slang) jock (“penis”) + strap; from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

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